I don't know whether to be flattered or angry.
While I have "Ask Websites Not To Track" checked off on my WordPress configuration, every now and then I do a cursory Google search for "Voenix Rising" to make sure that they aren't.
Imagine my surprise today however, when that search produced this:
I read the first few pages. I could not believe what I was seeing.
The entire first chapter of this book was lifted, verbatim, from this post, dated 25 January 2020. (The book wasn't published until just this year.)
My curiosity piqued, I dropped $10 for the Kindle edition, to see just how much of my work had been plagiarized.
It was apparently only that first chapter that was ripped off. The story then goes off on its own, and after the author sloppily changed Rory's sex (not via a sex change, just sloppy writing), I couldn't be bothered to read any more. In fact, what I did read sounded like little more than a ChatGPT-generated romance novel.
I've looked online into what's involved with getting a Take Down notice, and it would appear that all the internet-based services are nothing more than scams. You pay the service $200, they send a letter, and if it's ignored, you're out $200 since the service has no enforcement capability. Hire a lawyer? That will undoubtedly cost more than it's worth, but if this "author" (who obviously reads this blog) continues to steal my work I will not hesitate.
I commend your Spirit here! If I had the $$, I'd proceed just as you indicate that you just may.
That is disgusting.
And revolting. Because not only did she steal your work as a blogger, but she also stole part of your life/experience.
Plagiarism is the utmost proof of the lack of talent.
In her case, she'll never be an Armistead Maupin.
Do you not have a legal recourse service that usually comes with one of your insurances (home, car…). Their multi-purposes and come in handy.
Sorry to be a pain but at the bottom of the page there is
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Suggestion: as you did purchase the book you might want to leave a "book review" that exposes the "author" as a fraud. I don't know how well the book is being promoted but it seems unlikely that the "author" will make much profit from sales. I think most Gay themed books go for $10 or less (not sure how much the author gets). My memoir was overpriced by the publisher, was on Amazon and had several good reviews, but few buyers. So, what I'm getting at is "don't fret unless the book is selling like hot cakes." It's probably going to be a waste of time and effort. "Voenix Rising, the Imposter" will likely fade into oblivion if left on its own.